Jimmy Carter: “As in 1932 and 1960, the choice before our people is clear.”

I fear for our democracy.

All of us owe them our gratitude and respect.

Hospitals are just like prisons. They're easy to get in, but hard to get out. You need to help me get out of here so that I can go and serve the people in Tennessee.

The aircraft carrying the 52 American hostages had cleared Iranian airspace on the first -- first leg of a journey home. And at every one of the 52 hostages was alive, was well and free.